Substance Abuse Screening in Patients With Anxiety Disorders

Substance use disorders (SUDs) occur significantly more often in patients with anxiety disorders than in the general population. How can clinicians reliably identify comorbid drug and alcohol use disorders? Here are concepts and screening tools for better detection and the ultimate safety of your patient. For more on this topic, see Substance Use Disorders in Patients With Anxiety Disorders, on which this Tipsheet is based.